Masking and Second Primer Coat
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Exterior Painting Tips | Restoring a door jamb
What happens here
After the caulk has dried, the presenter meticulously masks off all adjacent surfaces that should not be painted. This includes the house siding, the door slab itself, and the door hardware (hinges, doorknob). He uses painter's tape, masking paper, and even crumpled paper to cover the door hardware effectively. Once thoroughly masked, he applies a second, final coat of primer using a paint sprayer to ensure an even and smooth base coat for the finish paint. The text on the screen emphasizes to 'Take your time & mask thoroughly!'
Goal: Protect surrounding areas and apply a final primer coat
Tools and materials
- Crumpled Paper — Protecting small, irregular shapes like door handles and hinges
- Masking Paper — Covering larger areas like siding and the door slab
- Paint Sprayer Graco — Applying a smooth, even second coat of primer
- Painter's Tape FrogTape — Taping off edges and securing masking paper
- Utility Knife — Cutting painter's tape and masking paper precisely
- Primer — Creating a final, uniform base for the finish paint